2007 BMW 525i Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  15%
• 50k–75k
  838%
• 75k–100k
  524%
• 100k–150k
  733%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 BMW 525i owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag warning light remain illuminated, indicating a possible failure to the air bag system. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact was involved in a head on crash with another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was intoxicated and driving on the opposite side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his face, left shoulder, back and head due to the impact. The contacts face collided with the windshield and he suffered from frequent headaches and numbness to the left side of his body. The passenger of the vehicle also sustained injuries to his back, right shoulder and hand. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they were not granted access to the towing yard in order to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. While the vehicle was parked, "passenger restraint system" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 131,000.

I want to express my disappointment at the lack of urgency shown by BMW in addressing my concerns with regards to the recall issued due to malfunctioning of the front air bag seat occupancy sensor mat. My car had this problem in mid dec 2013, just before the recall notice was issued. Since this malfunction was safety related, I rushed to get the car repaired immediately. My local BMW dealer did not have the sensor module available; therefore, I had to get the repair done from the certified BMW service professional where I incurred an expense of $851.84. I have been following up with BMW since January to get paid for this repair and have made repeated calls (on dates 3/26, 4/15, 6/9) but every time I get told that I have to wait to get this payment. Unfortunately, I have run out of patience. How can you make your loyal customers go through this disgraceful ?run around?? …

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the air bag off warning light and the passenger restraint system warning light illuminated after a passenger occupied the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the passenger seat occupancy mat sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,300 and the current mileage was 60,250.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 (na) BMW 525i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when the vehicle was turned on, and sometimes remained illuminated. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, the passenger restraint malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the passenger seat mat sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were not available. Updated 10/31/12 updated 12/13/12 the seat mat sensor was replaced for a second time. Updated 12/13/12

Started the engine. Passenger sat in vehicle. The passenger restraint system failure light appeared on screen. I thought it was a glitch. The light appeared on and off for several weeks. Went to an independent mechanic and told that it was the seat mat or sensor and the cost would run around 1500 at the dealer. Was told to check to see if there was a recall. Checked on the website and there was no recall but many complaints about the same problem occurring for the 2006 vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger seat occupant detection mat sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not listed under recall NHTSA campaign number: 13V564000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 97,000.

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